Back-to-back layups by DeWayne Russell capped a 9-1 run that pulled Grand Canyon (24-6) within two about 4 ½ minutes later, but the Antelopes would get no closer as Saint Mary’s made six of its final 13 field-goal attempts and 9 of 11 foul shots down the stretch.

The Gaels, who have won five in a row, shot 53 percent (26 of 49) from the field.

Grandy Glaze had 16 points and nine rebounds for Grand Canyon, which made three of its season-low four free-throw attempts.